Synonyms of imaginative

imaginative

adjective

i-'ma-jə-nə-tiv 

1

as in inventive

having the skill and imagination to create new things

an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• creative
• innovative
• talented
• innovational
• ingenious
• original
• gifted
• clever
• originative
• prolific
• innovatory
• inspired
• resourceful
• Promethean
• generative
• fertile
• productive
• fruitful
• fecund
• germinal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• unoriginal
• imitative
• uninspired
• unproductive
• uninventive
• infertile
• talentless

2

as in innovative

showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing

found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• innovative
• creative
• clever
• ingenious
• artful
• practical
• useful
• sophisticated
• adventurous
• convenient
• original
• intelligent
• visionary
• fresh
• novel
• neat
• complex
• handy
• smart
• expert
• groundbreaking
• adroit
• dexterous
• gimmicky
• deft
• nifty
• handsome
• gadgety
• tricky
• cleverish
• brainy
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• dull
• pedestrian
• pedantic
• stodgy
• derivative
• hackneyed
• unoriginal
• useless
• impractical
• canned
• assembly-line
• cookie-cutter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imaginative

That was also the case for Farrell, 24, who has a similar profile as a savvy playmaker and imaginative chance-creator. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

But while Kozue is a genuine, unapologetic weirdo, the film that is constructed around her soon betrays a less imaginative, more normative impulse — so much so that this coming-of-age story ultimately leaves a bitter taste. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Boredom was my biggest fear, but simply relocating for the summer has been enough to pull our kids away from their screens and back into a more imaginative, independent way of spending their days. — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Entrepreneurship is becoming less about doing more and more about discovering more, creating more and becoming more—being more aware, intentional, imaginative and aligned with reality. — Sid Mohasseb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026